Help Guide Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AZ1/RM-LVR2V How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Camera [1] Identifying Parts of the Remote Control [2] Display Camera Display [3] Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) [4] Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection) [5] Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items [6] Preparing to Use Preparing to Use [7] Preparing the Camera Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera [8] Charging
Help Guide Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera [10] Memory Cards Usable with the Camera [11] Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera [12] Preparing the Live-View Remote Charging the Live-View Remote [13] Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote [14] Turning On/Off the Power of the Live-View Remote [15] Changing the Date & Time Setting by the Live-View Remote [16] GPS Assist Data [17] Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera (Single Connection) Checking the Connection Mode of the Cam
Help Guide Using the Adhesive Mount [31] Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images REC HOLD (Lock) Switch [32] Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote [33] Switching the Shooting Mode [34] Movie Mode [35] Photo Mode [36] Interval Photo Recording Mode [37] Recording for an Extended Time [38] Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote List of Setting Items List of Setting Items [39] Movie Settings Image Quality Setting [40] SteadyShot [41] Flip (Movies) [42] Scene (Movies) [43] Color Setting [44] M
Help Guide Interval Photo Settings Flip (Interval Photo Recording) [51] Scene (Interval Photo Recording) [52] Time Lapse [53] Connecting Devices Settings Time Code/User Bit Setting [54] IR-Remote Controller [55] Switching NTSC/PAL [56] Auto Power Off [57] Beep [58] Format [59] Remote Control Settings Screen Rotation [60] Monitor Brightness [61] Date & Time Setting [62] Reset Settings [63] Version [64] Connection Mode [65] GPS Setting [66] Airplane Mode [67] Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connec
Help Guide Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera [70] Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote [71] Deleting Deleting [72] Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection) Live Streaming [73] Preparing for Live Streaming [74] Performing for Live Streaming [75] Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator [76] Checking the Computer Environment [77] Installing Action Cam Movie Creator [78] Disconnecting the Computer (Windows 7/Window
Help Guide Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a Memory Card Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable Time [84] Estimated Recordable Number of Photos [85] Notes on Using Notes on Handling of the Camera and the Live-View Remote [86] On Moisture Condensation [87] Care and Storage [88] Notes on Optional Accessories [89] Notes on Disposal/Transfer of the Memory Card [90] Battery Packs of the Camera and the Live-View Remote [91] The Limitations to Live Streaming of the Camera [92] GPS and Wi-Fi F
Help Guide Trademarks Trademarks [108] Notes on the Licences On GNU GPL/LGPL Applied Software [109] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? [110] Battery Pack and Power of the Camera Cannot Turn On the Camera [111] The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly [112] Battery Life of the Camera Is Short [113] Cannot Charge the Camera [114] The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Camera Is Incorrect [115] Memory Card Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be Performe
Help Guide Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera [120] Cannot Import Images [121] Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator [122] Action Cam Movie Creator Does Not Work Correctly [123] Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer [124] Wi-Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image [125] Others The Lens Gets Fogged [126] The Camera and Battery Become Warm [127] The Date or Time Is Incorrect [128] Live-View Remote Cannot Turn On the Live-View Remote [129] Cannot Charge the Live-View Remote [
Help Guide The Power of the Live-View Remote Turns Off Suddenly [138] Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera via Wi-Fi [139] Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live-View Remote 01-01/02-02 [140] 01-02 [141] 01-03/01-04 [142] 03-01/03-02 [143] 02-01 [144] 04-03 [145] 05-01 [146] 05-02 [147] 05-03 [148] 04-04 [149] 10-01 [150] Code Starting with an E or a C [151] [1] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Camera file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/Acti
Help Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp REC HOLD switch REC (Movie/Photo) button REC lamp (red)/LIVE lamp (blue) Light up (red): During recording Blink (red): Error occurs Light up (blue): During live streaming Blink slowly (blue): During live streaming (There is an audience) Lens Microphones Tripod adaptor attachment hole (N Mark) NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
Help Guide 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. RESET button Memory card insertion slot Memory card cover REC/Access lamp Battery cover lock lever Battery ejection sheet Battery storage area Battery pack cover SSID label [2] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Remote Control 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Help Guide 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. RESET (Reset) button Multi/Micro USB Terminal Lock lever Connector cover (USB) ON/OFF button Loop for a belt [3] How to Use Read This First Display Camera Display The following describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera. 1. Battery level indicator The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. 2.
Help Guide 3. Wi-Fi settings indicator When Wi-Fi is set to the single connection When Wi-Fi is set to the multi connection When Wi-Fi is set to the live connection When Wi-Fi is set to OFF [4] How to Use Read This First Display Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) The following describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the single connection.
Help Guide The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. 4 Clock display Live-View display 5 Shooting mode display 6 Battery level indicator 7 Memory card warning indicator/ Rising temperature icon When is indicated, stop recording the movie. If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.
Help Guide The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. [6] How to Use Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items Make sure that you have the following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each item bundled. Camera (1) Micro USB cable (1) Live-View Remote (RM-LVR2V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BY1) (1) Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1) (1) file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/ActionCam_PXC14/4548273132_GB/en/print.
Help Guide Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Mount (1) Curved Adhesive Mount (1) Tripod Adaptor (1) Set of printed documentation [7] How to Use Getting Started Preparing to Use Preparing to Use The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized. Check each item for further details. The camera Inserting the battery pack of the camera Insert the battery pack confirming that the battery is correctly oriented. file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/ActionCam_PXC14/4548273132_GB/en/print.
Help Guide Charging the battery pack of the camera Check the power of the camera is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to a computer that is turned on. Inserting a memory card into the camera Insert the memory card into the camera, confirming that the card is correctly oriented. Turning on the power of the camera Press the ON/OFF button of the camera. You can record movies by pressing the REC button of the camera.
Help Guide Setting the camera using the Live-View Remote [8] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera Insert/remove the battery pack to/from the camera. Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the cover Slide the lock lever to the OPEN side. Open the cover from . 2. Insert the battery pack There are chances that the battery may not be ejected if the battery ejection sheet is stored under the battery. Additionally, this may cause water leakage.
Help Guide Double check that the battery ejection sheet is not pinched in the cover or sticking out of the cover. If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover, the sealing gasket may be scratched, and may result in water entering the inside of the camera. 4. Remove the battery pack Open the battery cover and pull out the battery ejection sheet to remove the battery.
Help Guide The battery is charged (full charge) when the POWER/CHG (Power) lamp is turned on. The charging time *1 of the battery pack NP-BY1 (supplied) is as follows. Charging via a computer: Approx. 2 h 25 min. Charging via AC-UD10*2 (sold separately): Approx. 2 h 05 min. *1 Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
Help Guide The following describes how to insert/eject a memory card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks microSD card: Insert in the direction of the printed side . Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media: Insert in the direction of the terminal side . 1 microSD card/microSDHC card/microSDXC card 2 Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media Insert the memory card properly, confirming each side is facing the correct direction.
Help Guide Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage location. Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping.
Help Guide connecting, make sure that the device is exFAT-compatible. If the camera is connected to a device that is not exFAT-compatible, a prompt to format the memory card may appear. In this case, do not format the memory card, otherwise all its data will be lost. * exFAT is the file system used by microSDXC memory cards. [12] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera Turn on the power of the camera. 1.
Help Guide The CHG (Charge) lamp goes out when charging is completed. The charging time *1 of the battery pack on the remote control is as follows. Via a computer: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via an AC-UD10*2 : Approx. 2 h 55 min. *1 Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. *2 Rapid charging is possible using the USB charger AC-UD10 (sold separately).
Help Guide [14] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live-View Remote Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote Attach the belt to the remote control. 1. Place the remote control on the base plate and thread the belt through the belt loop of the remote control and the base plate as illustrated in , and then attach it as illustrated in . You can adjust the belt length depending on the pasting position of and . 2.
Help Guide When placing the remote control on your right wrist, set the screen rotation in the remote control settings to ON. When using the remote control attached to your arm, always attach the supplied base plate and belt correctly. Be careful not to drop the remote control when unfastening the belt. [15] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live-View Remote Turning On/Off the Power of the Live-View Remote Turn on/off the power of the remote control. 1.
Help Guide complete. 1. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired item, then press the REC/ENTER button The following items will be displayed in order on the LCD screen of the remote control. GMT+0.0: Area setting : Saving time (Summer time) setting Y-M-D/M-D-Y/M(Eng)-D-Y/D-M-Y: Date and time format Y-M-D : Date setting 00:00: Time setting 2.
Help Guide Checking the Connection Mode of the Camera You can check the connection mode of the camera before connecting the remote control and the camera through Wi-Fi. You can switch the Wi-Fi setting of the camera that is to be connected to the Live-View Remote by pressing the Wi-Fi button of the camera. Check the connection mode of the camera is set to the single connection here. 1. Turn on the power of the camera 2.
Help Guide [20] How to Use Getting Started (Single Connection) Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera Connecting the Live-View Remote to One Camera You can easily operate all the functions of the camera by connecting one camera to the remote control through Wi-Fi. 1. Turn on the power of the camera 2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to set the setting of the camera to (Single connection) 3. Turn on the remote control 4.
Help Guide Note [DIRECT-] is omitted from the camera SSID text string when it is displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control. You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the remote control. The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or the remote control via Wi-Fi and not to other Wi-Fi access points. If you choose to connect the camera to other Wi-Fi access points, then you will do so at your own risk.
Help Guide 1. Turn on the power of the camera 2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to switch to the multi connection 3. Turn on the remote control 4. Press the MENU button to select (Connection mode) in setting), then select (Multi connection) 5. Press the MENU button to select (Remote control (Device registration) The device registration screen will be displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control, and the camera and remote control enter the waiting state for the multi connection. 6.
Help Guide [23] How to Use Getting Started Cameras (Multi Connection) Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Resetting the Connection Information of the Registered Cameras This function is available only when the remote control is set to the multi connection. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control to select settings) in (Remote control setting) Select [24] How to Use to reset the network settings. Select Getting Started (Reset network to cancel the resetting.
Help Guide When using iOS, One-touch functions (NFC) are not available. Note An NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is required for using One-touch functions (NFC) of the camera. The Wi-Fi function described in this Help Guide is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones and tablets. The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades.
Help Guide 4. Display [Computer] > [PMHOME] > [INFO] > [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then confirm the user ID and password [26] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Using One-touch Functions to Connect to an NFCenabled Android Smartphone By easily connecting the camera to your smartphone, you can operate the camera with your smartphone as well as the bundled remote control. 1. Turn on the camera 2.
Help Guide 4. Touch the smartphone and the camera Cancel the sleep mode and the screen lock of the smartphone beforehand. Touch and hold without moving until PlayMemories Mobile starts (1-2 seconds). Touch the camera. (N Mark) of the smartphone and the (N Mark) on the side of the Some smartphones with e-wallet functions support NFC. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone.
Help Guide NFC is a technology for short-range wireless communication among various devices, such as a mobile phone and IC tag etc. Data communication is achieved by simply touching a specific point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the shortrange wireless communication technology.
Help Guide 5. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) Note You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time. Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones, the liveview images may not be displayed smoothly.
Help Guide 2. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) 3. Confirm the connection to the SSID on the attached sticker 4. Return to the Home screen, then start PlayMemories Mobile file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/ActionCam_PXC14/4548273132_GB/en/print.
Help Guide Note You cannot connect an iPhone to multiple cameras at the same time. Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of iPhones, the live-view images may not be displayed smoothly. [29] How to Use Getting Started Other Preparations (Using Accessories) Using the Tripod Adaptor By attaching the tripod adaptor to the camera, you can attach accessories to the camera without using the waterproof case.
Help Guide [31] How to Use Getting Started Other Preparations (Using Accessories) Using the Adhesive Mount The adhesive mount is used to fix the waterproof case or tripod adaptor to an item you intend to use. The adhesive mount is a general term for the attachment buckle, flat adhesive mount and curved adhesive mount. Before attaching, insert the camera in the waterproof case or attach the tripod adaptor. For details about the adhesive mount visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.
Help Guide [33] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote Press the MENU button of the remote control connected to the camera for 2 seconds or more to activate the button hold function. In the button hold function, appears on the LCD screen of the remote control. The REC button, DISP button, UP button and DOWN button of the remote control are disabled.
Help Guide Photo mode: Records photos. Interval photo recording mode: Continues to record photos at regular intervals. Hint Switch the shooting mode from the MENU items You can also switch the shooting mode from the MENU items of the remote control. The procedure for switching via the MENU items is as follows. Press the MENU button of the remote control to select (Shooting mode) from the setting items. Select a desired shooting mode by pressing the UP/DOWN button of the remote control.
Help Guide The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time. [36] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Photo Mode Record photos. 1. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera 2. Switch the shooting mode to the remote control (Photo mode) by pressing the UP/DOWN button of 3. Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control to start recording Note Images cannot be played on the camera.
Help Guide Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control. The REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control changes from red to blue. Note Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed. During periods of extended shooting, the camera's temperature may rise to a point where shooting stops automatically.
Help Guide Disconnects the Wi-Fi connection and returns to the Wi-Fi device selection screen. Device registration *6 Registers a camera to connect to the remote control using the multi connection. Play mode *2 Plays and deletes images using the remote control. Shooting Mode Switches between movie/still image/interval photo. The setting items of the camera *2 The items listed below can be set in the movie mode.
Help Guide Time code/user bit setting *4 : You can select the time code/user bit function setting. IR-remote controller: Sets the infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold separately). Switching NTSC/PAL: Selects a setting, depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera. Auto power off: Sets the power of the camera to turn off automatically. Beep: Sets the Beep to ON/OFF. Format*3 : Deletes all images in the memory card and restores the memory card to its initial state.
Help Guide [40] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Movie Settings Image Quality Setting You can set the image resolution and frame rate to shoot movies. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select or (Image quality setting) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate*3 : 60p/50p Playback frame rate*3 : 60p/50p Highest resolution (default) Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate*3 : 30p/25p Playback frame rate*3 : 30p/25p High resolution Resolution: 1280 × 720 Imaging frame rate*3 : 30p/25p Playback frame rate*3 : 30p/25p / High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate)*4 Resolution: 1280 × 720 Imaging frame rate*3 : 120p/100p Playback frame rate*3 : 120p/100p*5 Super slow recording (slow motion ima
Help Guide according to the Wi-Fi communication status of the camera and remote control (and it is different from the frame rate used when shooting). Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours maximum. In [SSLOW] mode, it is approximately 3 hours maximum. When the movie record format is set to MP4 and the imaging frame rate is 120p/100p in high speed recording, the continuous movie shooting time is approximately 9 hours 40 minutes maximum.
Help Guide [42] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Movie Settings Flip (Movies) You can flip the images vertically and record them when recording movies. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Flip) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide [44] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Movie Settings Color Setting You can change the image color tone when shooting movies. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Color setting) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control : Select this to record high quality movies at a high bit-rate of approximately 50 Mbps. In addition, you can set the time code/user bit. (default): Select this when transferring images to your smartphone or uploading images to a website. Note Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S. After selecting the movie record format, set the image quality setting as well.
Help Guide (Scene) in (Still images settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide Hold the camera securely to enhance steady shots. In order to enhance steady shots, you can achieve better performances with the combination of the remote control operations or self-timer functions of a smartphone. Be careful not to select too big a moving object or too many objects. Be aware of shooting in as light a place as possible without brightness differences. To perform high speed continuous shooting well Attempt the following methods of shooting.
Help Guide Appropriate to record comparatively fast moving objects. (5fps 2s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 5 photos per second in 2 seconds Appropriate to record the action of a person or people. (2fps 5s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 2 photos per second in 5 seconds Appropriate to record comparatively slowly moving objects. Note [8fps], [5fps], and [2fps] are estimated maximum speeds. The speed may not reach the maximum speed in some shooting conditions.
Help Guide Settings Flip (Interval Photo Recording) You can flip the images vertically and record them during the interval photo recording. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Flip) in (Interval photo settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [53] How to Use Settings Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Interval Photo Time Lapse You can set the time lapse of the interval photo recording. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Time lapse) in (Interval photo settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Time code/User bit) in (Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide The user bit can be selected within the following range. 00:00:00:00 (default) - FF:FF:FF:FF You can set the items below. UB TIME REC : Records the time as the user bit (default): Does not record the time as the user bit To reset All of the values will be 0 if you press the DISP button of the remote control while selecting TC PRESET or UB PRESET using the remote control. All of the values will be reset if you press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control once again.
Help Guide You can operate the camera using an infrared remote controller (RMT-845 (sold separately)). 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (IRremote controller) in (Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3.
Help Guide value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control : Select when the TV system is NTSC. : Select when the TV system is PAL. Note When you change the settings by remote control, the camera and remote control will be disconnected and the camera will restart automatically. When the restart of the camera is completed, the remote control and the camera will be automatically connected. Recording media formatted or recorded in NTSC (PAL) cannot be recorded or played in PAL (NTSC).
Help Guide To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [58] How to Use Settings Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Connecting Devices Beep You can set the beep of the camera to ON/OFF. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.
Help Guide 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Format) in (Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control Formatting is complete. Select (Back), then press the REC/ENTER button to cancel the formatting. Note Save important images to devices such as a computer before formatting. Do not perform any of the following operations while formatting.
Help Guide : Rotates the screen (default): Does not rotate the screen Note To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [61] How to Use Settings Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Monitor Brightness You can set the LCD monitor brightness of the remote control. 1.
Help Guide You can set the year/month/day and region. 1. Press the MENU button to display the setting items. Then select setting) in (Remote control settings) (Date & time 2. Select the desired date format and then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control Y-M-D: Year-Month-Day M-D-Y: Month-Day-Year M(Eng)-D-Y: Month (in English)-Day-Year D-M-Y: Day-Month-Year GMT+0.0: Sets the region Regions are defined by the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 3.
Help Guide Note To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [64] How to Use Settings Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Version You can display the software version of the remote control. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.
Help Guide 3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control (default): Single connection : Multi connection Note The displayed icons differ depending on the conditions of connection settings on the remote control. To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select .
Help Guide Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to record the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The GPS antenna is built in the front of the remote control.
Help Guide Note To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [68] How to Use Settings Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection You can reset multi connected network settings. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.
Help Guide the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Playback using the remote control), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 2. Select the desired image by pressing the UP/DOWN button 3. Press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control to start playback 4. Press the UP button of the remote control during movie playback Returning to the shooting mode To return to the shooting mode, select REC/ENTER button of the remote control.
Help Guide The connection mode for Wi-Fi is set to the single connection by default. [71] How to Use Remote Viewing Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live-View Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote When the remote control is connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, pressing the DISP button of the remote control switches the LCD screen display as follows.
Help Guide Note You can delete images only in the single connection. You can delete one image at a time. Format the memory card when you want to delete all of the images. [73] How to Use Connection) Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Live Streaming Live stream movies via video sharing websites such as USTREAM by using a Wi-Fi router or smartphone that can tether the camera. You can send* distribution start messages to previously set SNS (Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Help Guide [74] How to Use Connection) Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Preparing for Live Streaming Complete the network settings via a dedicated application “Network setting tool”, the account registration for video distribution sites and SNS settings in advance. Download “Network setting tool” from the following website. http://www.sony.net/nst/ 1. Enter information for USTREAM account and "Network setting tool" 2. USB 3. “Network setting tool” 4.
Help Guide live streaming function of the camera. For details, visit the USTREAM website below. http://www.ustream.tv/ Note Your personal information (required for the login for USTREAM, Twitter and Facebook) is to be set in the camera. Be sure to reset the settings of the camera by pressing the RESET (Reset) button in boot state when transferring to third parties or disposing of the camera. Be sure to reset the settings by pressing the RESET (Reset) button of the camera in boot state.
Help Guide 1 REC lamp OFF: Before distribution Lights up in blue: In distribution Blinks slowly in blue (Approx. blinks 1 time per second): In distribution (There is an audience) Blinks fast in red (Approx. blinks 3 times per second): Distribution error [76] How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator Action Cam Movie Creator allows you to import movies to your computer to edit and use them in a variety of ways.
Help Guide Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your computer. Note Use PlayMemories Home when importing movies to your computer. GPS information will be lost if movies are imported using a different method. [77] How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Checking the Computer Environment For information about the computer environment for the software, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.
Help Guide To USB jack To Multi/Micro USB Terminal Note Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the computer screen indicates that the camera is being operated or accessed. Doing so may cause data corruption. To disconnect the computer from the camera, click on the task tray, then click (icon to remove). For Windows Vista, click on the task tray.
Help Guide camera will not operate correctly. When you access the camera from the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not directly modify the files or folders on the camera from the computer. The image files may be damaged or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera from the computer. Use PlayMemories Home when you import long movies or edited images from the camera to a computer.
Help Guide Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon when you use a Mac, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The camera will be disconnected from the computer. [81] How to Use Computer Importing GPS Assist Data GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data.
Help Guide Typical recording time is time that is measured when you repeat such operations as the shooting standby and switching the shooting mode. () indicates the recording time when the Wi-Fi setting is set to [OFF]. [83] How to Use Others Pack of the Camera Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Estimated Duration of Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time HQ: 120 min. VGA: 130 min.
Help Guide 8 GB Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate): 35 min. Highest resolution: 1h High resolution: 2 h 40 min. / High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate): 35 min. Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate): 40 min. Standard resolution: 4 h 55 min. 16GB Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate): 1 h 20 min. Highest resolution: 2 h 5 min. High resolution: 5 h 20 min.
Help Guide 64GB Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate): 5 h 20 min. Highest resolution: 8 h 25 min. High resolution: 21 h 45 min. / High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate): 5 h 20 min. Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate): 5 h 35 min. Standard resolution: 40 h 10 min. Note In the [SSLOW] setting, the above figure indicates the recordable time in shooting and differs from actual playback time.
Help Guide Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 1,250 16GB Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 19,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 2,500 32GB Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 39,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 5,100 64GB Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 40,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 10,000 When using a Sony memory card.
Help Guide and the remote control to malfunction, and in some cases may be irreparable. About dust-proof and waterproof performance The camera is dust-proof and waterproof (Depth of water 5 m (16 feet), 30 minutes continuously). For the notes on use of the waterproof case, refer to the instruction manual on the website. http://rd1.sony.
Help Guide Before carrying the camera or the remote control into a warmer place, put the camera in a plastic bag and seal it airtight. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). [88] How to Use Others Notes on Using Care and Storage Clean the camera surface or the remote control with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Help Guide Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card.
Help Guide We recommend having spare battery packs handy for twice or three times longer than the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots. You may not be able to turn on the camera and remote control or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery pack is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean the battery pack. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Help Guide GPS function GPS recording of the camera is not available during live video distribution. And monitoring via a smartphone or the remote control is not supported during live video distribution. Wi-Fi function Use the camera and the remote control in accordance with the regulations of the area of use. You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of the camera and the remote control underwater.
Help Guide Influence by the Line State Communication may be disconnected depending on the network status when you tether your smartphone or Wi-Fi router. [97] How to Use Others Notes on Using Connection of Live Streaming Since live video streaming has the communication time limit based on the contract of your smartphone or Wi-Fi router, be aware of this time limit.
Help Guide Handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it may be damaged. Be careful when placing the remote control by a window. If the remote control is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen returns to normal when the remote control warms up. If a still picture or a fixed picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain superimposed on the LCD screen as a ghosting image.
Help Guide minutes. Notes before using the remote control under/near water Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside the connector cover. Even a small amount of foreign matter may lead to water entering the remote control. Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched. Even a small scratch may lead to water entering the remote control.
Help Guide lead to corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of the waterproof performance. [102] How to Use Others Notes on Using GPS On GPS As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. GPS is a system that determines your position by receiving signals from satellites.
Help Guide GPS satellite error When the remote control receives signals from more than three GPS satellites, it determines your present position. The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information.
Help Guide Note When removing the battery pack of the remote control, be careful of the following. Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing. Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing. Be careful not to injure your nails or fingers.
Help Guide Lisbon/London GMT Berlin/Paris +01:00 Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul +02:00 Nairobi +03:00 Tehran +03:30 Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku +04:00 Kabul +04:30 Karachi/Islamabad +05:00 Kolkata/New Delhi +05:30 Almaty/Dhaka +06:00 Yangon +06:30 Bangkok/Jakarta +07:00 Hong Kong/Singapore/Beijing +08:00 Tokyo/Seoul +09:00 Adelaide/Darwin +09:30 Melbourne/Sydney +10:00 New Caledonia +11:00 file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/ActionCam_PXC14/4548273132_GB/en/print.
Help Guide Fiji/Wellington +12:00 Midway -11:00 Hawaii -10:00 Alaska -09:00 San Francisco/Tijuana -08:00 Denver/Arizona -07:00 Chicago/Mexico City -06:00 New York/Bogota -05:00 Santiago -04:00 Newfoundland -03:30 Brasilia/Montevideo -03:00 Fernando de Noronha -02:00 Azores/Cape Verde Is. -01:00 [106] How to Use Others Specifications Camera [System] file:///E|/%8E%CC%82%C4/ActionCam_PXC14/4548273132_GB/en/print.
Help Guide Video signal: HDTV Image device: 1/2.3 type (7.77 mm) Exmor RTM CMOS sensor Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.8 megapixels Effective picture resolution (movie): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9)* Effective picture resolution (still): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9) Still image max effective: Approx. 11.9 megapixels Interval photo recording mode: Approx. 2.1 megapixels (16:9) Lens: ZEISS Tessar Aperture: F2.8 Focal distance: f = 2.8 mm Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (Movie mode): f = 17.
Help Guide [Power] Power requirements: Rechargeable battery pack: 3.7 V (NP-BY1 (supplied)) Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V Charging method: USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA Charging time: Via a computer NP-BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 25 min. Via the AC-UD10 (sold separately) NP-BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 05 min. Power supply method: USB power supply (1.5 A or more is recommended) Power consumption: 1.
Help Guide Corresponding standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz Supported security protocols: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Access method: Infrastructure Mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant [Accessories] Tripod Adaptor Dimensions: Approx. 14.2 mm × 12.2 mm × 69 mm (9/16 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in.) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 12 g (0.43 oz) Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1) Dimensions: Approx. 36.3 mm × 53.2 mm × 80.2 mm (1 7/16 in. × 2 1/8 in.
Help Guide (For charging/taking in GPS assist data) [Power] Power requirements Rechargeable battery pack: 3.6 V (Internal battery) Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V Charging method: USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/800 mA Charging time: Via a computer Internal battery: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via the AC-UD20 (sold separately) Internal battery: Approx. 2 h 55 min. Power supply method: USB power supply (1.5 A or more is recommended) Power consumption: 1.
Help Guide [108] How to Use Others Trademarks Trademarks Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone is a trademark or a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the WiFi Alliance.
Help Guide [110] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1. Check the items of troubleshooting and inspect the camera 2. Detach the power supply at first, then attach the power supply one minute after and turn on the power of the camera 3.
Help Guide If you have selected [OFF] in the auto power off function, the power of the camera will not turn off automatically. [113] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery Pack and Power of the Camera Battery Life of the Camera Is Short You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location, or the charging is insufficient. This is not a malfunction. If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it.
Help Guide A discrepancy arises between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack is worn out. Replace the battery pack with a new one.
Help Guide Images cannot be played back when the folder/file name has been changed on your computer. [120] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera When the battery level is low, charge the camera. Turn on the camera and connect to a computer. Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Help Guide Quit Action Cam Movie Creator and restart your computer. [124] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer Consult the computer or software manufacturer. [125] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices using the 2.4 GHz wavelength could hinder the communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from those devices or shut those devices down.
Help Guide [128] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Date or Time Is Incorrect Set the date and time of the remote control. Connect the camera to the remote control through Wi-Fi. The date and time setting of the camera is performed by transferring the date and time set on the LCD screen of the remote control through the Wi-Fi communication. [129] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live-View Remote Cannot Turn On the Live-View Remote Charge the battery pack sufficiently.
Help Guide location. A discrepancy arises between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack is worn out. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [132] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live-View Remote Cannot Receive a GPS Signal Set the GPS setting to [ON].
Help Guide GPS is a system to determine geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camera in open sky environments. [135] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live-View Remote The Location Information Has Not Been Recorded Use PlayMemories Home to import the movies with GPS location information to your computer.
Help Guide The Power of the Live-View Remote Turns Off Suddenly Charge the battery pack sufficiently. If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. [139] Troubleshooting Q&A Live-View Remote Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera via Wi-Fi Disconnect, and then reconnect it.
Help Guide View Remote 01-03/01-04 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera. This is a non supported camera. [143] Troubleshooting View Remote Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- 03-01/03-02 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera. The camera and remote control cannot be authenticated. Follow the steps in "Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras.
Help Guide [146] Troubleshooting View Remote Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- 05-01 The camera cannot shoot images. Check the camera. [147] Troubleshooting View Remote Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- 05-02 The camera cannot start shooting. Check the camera. [148] Troubleshooting View Remote Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- 05-03 The camera cannot stop shooting. Check the camera.
Help Guide View Remote 10-01 The camera's temperature has risen. Turn the power of the camera off and leave the camera alone for 10 minutes or longer. [151] Troubleshooting View Remote Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- Code Starting with an E or a C When a code starting with a letter appears in the monitor, the self-diagnosis of the remote control is working.